Appearance: Clear and orange. It has a white-colored, medium head with a lot of bubbles floating to the top.
Aroma: Very green, piney, and grassy. Like sticking your nose in a bag of hops. It’s citric, as well. There’s a real hop complexity here. Smelling this is addictive.
Flavor: Puckering hops. This beer is very, very bitter, but not in a bad way. It’s grassy and spicy with citrus and mint notes. The hops actually play a melody on your tongue. The psychedelic guitar solo leaves your tongue in a state of shock. This is an orgy of hop flavor. The malt is barely noticeable. I know the malt is there, but it’s completely dominated. The hop flavor is real earthy and dank. The hop aroma is prevalent. After taking a few more sips I’m tasting the malt a little more. Did I mention a strong hop flavor?
Mouthfeel: Bitter, puckering, yet oddly smooth. The flavor goes to the center of the tongue as the bitterness pulsates to the sides. It leaves the tongue tingling. There is a strong, grassy aftertaste that lingers till the next sip. It feels like your tongue’s been marinating in hop tea.
Drinkability: I love this. I like the over-the-top hop flavor. The alcohol presence is subdued, and it goes down rather smoothly. I love hoppy bear and could drink an IPA daily, but I’ll save this beer for special occasions. It’s perfect for when when I want to have a bold, shocking flavor experience.
